Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near South Cerney
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 10 miles from South Cerney, about 20 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from South Cerney start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 10 miles from South Cerney via the A419. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday: Express Sourdough or Pizza from 10am to 1pm for £95, the Masterclass from 10am to 4pm for £190 with lunch.
Coming from South Cerney
South Cerney sits among the lakes of the Cotswold Water Park, and The Pennycress in the village stocks our bread.
Twenty minutes away. Lakeside holiday lets around South Cerney make a class a good wet weather plan for visitors too.
At 20 minutes away, the Express class suits South Cerney best. Leave home just after 9:30am, bake all morning and be back for lunch with a warm loaf.
Classes and prices
| Class | Hours | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough Masterclass | 10am to 4pm, lunch included | £190 | The whole process from starter to bake. You go home with a live starter, written instructions and the loaf you shaped. |
| Express Sourdough | 10am to 1pm | £95 | A condensed morning of mixing, folding, shaping and baking. Home for lunch. |
| Sourdough Pizza | 10am to 1pm | £95 | Sourdough pizza from dough to oven. You take home dough that freezes well and the instructions. |
Getting here from South Cerney
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cerney | 10 miles | About 20 minutes | 9:30am | A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near South Cerney
- The Pennycress
Wholesale bread in South Cerney
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in South Cerney? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in South Cerney
Know a keen baker in South Cerney? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from South Cerney?
10 miles, about 20 minutes by car via the A419. Leave South Cerney by 9:30am for a 10am class.
Is there parking?
Yes, in and around Lechlade market square, a short walk from the school.
Can you run a class in South Cerney?
Not at the moment. The ovens are the class, so everything runs in our school in Lechlade. Private groups can book the whole school.
Do you deliver bread to South Cerney?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.